DCFS Kicks Off Adoption Month with Celebration at Governor’s Mansion
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) celebrated the record 640 Louisiana children who were adopted by 461 families over the past year at…
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State of Louisiana Brings Critical Oil Spill Claims Issues to GCCF
The state of Louisiana, with input from the 10 technical assistance providers who have been assisting impacted individuals and businesses in communities across South Louisiana to…
Read MoreDCFS Secretary Wins Twitter Race Against DHH Secretary
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Ruth Johnson emerged as the winner today in the first Twitter competition between state officials. “This was…
Read MoreDCFS Continues Streamlining Efforts, Increases Productivity; To Reduce State Spending by $11.7 million
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced that it is leveraging and utilizing federal and state funds more efficiently, streamlining services and…
Read MoreState urges oil spill claimants to provide documentation to GCCF
State establishes toll free number to assist claimants The state of Louisiana said today that based on information provided by Claims Adjuster Kenneth Feinberg, nearly half…
Read MoreNewborn safely relinquished through Safe Haven law
The Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) announced today that a 2 week old male was safely relinquished through Louisiana’s Safe Haven law last month…
Read MoreDCFS Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Receives $1.4 Million Bonus Award for Outstanding, Timely Customer Service
Louisiana one of six states awarded for third year in row The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) has received a $1.4 million bonus…
Read MoreDCFS Secretary Ruth Johnson challenges DHH Secretary to Twitter competition
In what is deemed as the first Twitter challenge among state officials, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Ruth Johnson today challenged Department…
Read MoreDCFS Awarded $1 Million for Increasing Adoptions of Children in Foster Care
Funds to enhance child welfare services and promote adoption The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) has been awarded more than $1 million from…
Read MoreLouisiana’s Disaster Food Stamp Pre-Application Receives National Award
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received the 2010 Recognition Award for Excellence in Human Services Information Technology Award for the DSNAP…
Read MoreDCFS Partners Launch State’s First Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program Five Years after Hurricane Katrina
As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched the Louisiana Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program (LNEPP)…
Read MoreDCFS Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Receives Awards for Accuracy and Quality in Food Benefits
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services’ (DCFS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recently received the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services’ Program Integrity Award and…
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